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Bonnie’s Workplace 2021 Wish List

Bonnie Low Kramen

It is with these stories firmly in my mind that I share my Wish List for 2021, the year when we hopefully will come off “hold” and get to live more fully again. In fact, the most effective assertiveness happens calmly, factually, and directly. To that I say, “Respect, Recognition, Raises, and Roses” is a plan for 2021.

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How to be an ally in the workplace: 13 ways to do it

Ideas.Ted

Build relationships with them so you can better collaborate together and advocate for each other. © 2021 Melinda Briana Epler. Microaffirmation #1: Get to know people, and pay close attention to their words and ideas. Show genuine curiosity and compassion about the lives and work of your team members and colleagues.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

By Bonnie Low-Kramen | February 15, 2021. In 2021, the profession is still 95-98% female. If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”

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